270 windy days a year
Ride almost any time — reliable statistics and a long season on the Red Sea.
270windy days / year
2003teaching since
2 km²shallow lagoon
Why this lagoon
Playkite, Hurghada: a natural shallow training area on the Red Sea — ideal to start kiteboarding. Wind, space, and warm water on your side.
~2 km² shallow lagoon
Spacious, waist-deep water with a clean bottom — warm, clear, and forgiving for learning.
Shoreline & safety
The coast sits well on the wind rose — you are not pushed into open sea. Radios on the water.
About Playkite
Playkite Watersports has helped people learn kitesurfing safely since 2003. Many schools in Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Europe were founded by our former students.
We are not chasing the wind — it blows here year-round. The station has stayed open — no "off-season" weekends.
Roughly two square kilometres of shallow water: a natural playground with friendly wind stats. Unlike some Egyptian lagoons, ours has no sharp coral edge at the drop-off — safer at low tide. Egypt's WooSports high-jump record was set here.
Second location: Royal Beach Hurghada — residential area, same access spirit.
Courses & lessons
Personal coaching, walkie-talkies with beginners, gear included in courses.
1 hour kite lesson
Try any time 9:00–17:00
$60*
One hour with a qualified instructor and full equipment **.
- Guaranteed gear, coaching, and skills you keep for life
- Bring friends — group discounts; bigger group, bigger discount
- Optional photo session: $15
Two people with one instructor: $39 / person.
Book nowPopular
Sportive kite beginner
3–4 days · 6 hours private
$310 (14% off)
For sporty riders who want wind and progress fast.
- Full kit: kite, board, wetsuit, helmet, harness
- Unlimited training gear on course days
- 25% off rental & IKO registration after the course
Daily: 1.5h with instructor, short rest, solo practice in the lagoon. Upgrade path to a 10h course.
Book nowEasy kite beginner
5–6 days · 10 hours private
$490 (18% off)
No rush — full beginner path with time to absorb each step.
- Same full equipment for the whole course
- From ~day 2–3: unlimited rental on class days for solo practice
- 30% off rental & free IKO registration after completion
All beginners receive an IKO certificate for free.
Book now* VAT 14% not included where stated. ** Water shoes not included on the 1h lesson. Group discounts apply — ask us.
Photo session add-on: $15. Two students with one instructor: $39 / person.
How you progress
Three stages — from kite control to your first rides.
01Control the kite
Learn power management on short lines — clear drills, no chaos.
02Power in the water
Body-drag, relaunch, and using pull to move — radios keep you connected.
03Board & first rides
Combine kite and board — short runs, real progress, real grins.
Safety, certs & people
Teaching kids and adults since 2003. All beginners receive an IKO certificate for free. Chill-out, food, and a beginner-friendly station.
- IKOAll beginners get an IKO certificate for free. Pathways for rental & continued learning after courses.
- Since 2003Teaching kids and adults with a station that lives kite culture — evenings with riders and travellers.
- Safety on waterWalkie-talkies for beginners, shallow lagoon, gear checks — we respect your time and pace.
Team Playkite
Certified instructors · small groups
Beach crew
Gear, wind watch, good vibes
Kite & board rental
Clear daily rates — pro gear options available.
Full set (kite, board, harness)
| 2 hours | 50 USD |
| 1 day | 75 USD |
| 4 days | 260 USD (12% off) |
| 7 days | 350 USD (33% off) |
| 10 days | 450 USD (40% off) |
| 14 days | 535 USD (50% off) |
Kite only (kite, harness)
| 2 hours | 40 USD |
| 1 day | 60 USD |
| 4 days | 210 USD (12% off) |
| 7 days | 280 USD (33% off) |
| 10 days | 360 USD (40% off) |
| 14 days | 420 USD (50% off) |
Board only (board, harness)
| 2 hours | 20 USD |
| 1 day | 30 USD |
| 4 days | 100 USD (16% off) |
| 7 days | 140 USD (33% off) |
| 10 days | 180 USD (40% off) |
| 14 days | 210 USD (50% off) |
PRO rentals (e.g. Edge, XR)
| 2 hours | 70 USD |
| 1 day | 100 USD |
| 4 days | 350 USD (12% off) |
| 7 days | 490 USD (30% off) |
| 10 days | 670 USD (33% off) |
| 14 days | 900 USD (35% off) |
Where to sleep
Stay at the kite station or nearby hotels in Hurghada.
At the kite station
- Single room — $30 / night
- Double (or more in one room) — $50 / night
- Long-term discounts — contact us for an offer.
Beach usage & kite storage included for guests staying at the station.
Own gear — beach & storage
- 1 day — $10
- 1 week — $50
- 2 weeks — $90 (35% off)
- 1 month — $150 (50% off)
- 3+ months — $90 / month (70% off)
Guests at Royal Beach Hurghada get discounted beach/storage; paid access covers both kite spots.
Hotels nearby
Walking distance
Aqua Blue Bay Resort · Imperial · Arabian Suites
~10 min drive
Three Corners Sunny Beach · Rewaya · Golden Beach
Evenings at the station
Community, food, music — not only lessons.
Healthy food, live music, parties, and travellers who share the stoke. A beginner-friendly atmosphere since 2003.
Travelers like you
The lagoon made learning feel safe — and the evenings were half the trip.
Radios on the water meant I always knew what to try next.
Wind stats delivered — we rode more than we expected.